Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi, Courtney
We really miss you not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I hate to even hear a police siren at night now since you have been gone. I hate it when people even call the house late at night. Because I think something bad has happened. I always ask the question WHY? But as I think about it we shouldn't ask God why. He knows best. Thanksgiving Dinner was kinda hard for the family but you know we stick together and this past year was hard for us all. We thought one time that we were not going to have thanksgiving dinner but we said that is not what Courtney would have wanted. He would have wanted us to continue our family tradition of having Dinner at Aunt Louise house. I had Christmas dinner at my house. I think you did make it once to my house after the wedding Im not sure. But I can walk to your grave. Me and Tyrone and COCO that's my cocker spaniel dog. We ride our bikes to see you alot and it really hurts because your not here. But anyway we love you and truly miss you a lot.
Love you always your cousin Felicia

Felicia Scott
Cousin

March 20, 2007

I miss you....

Lyndsay Thorne
Dispatch

March 15, 2007

Hard to believe its been over a year since you went home. Your memory will continue to live on. You will be forever missed and never forgotten. Continue to watch over us from heaven.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

March 1, 2007

"RAY"...
Well...it's been six months now and all of our hearts still ache. The last time all of our friends were together was at mine and Robert's wedding the weekend before you were taken. We all had so much fun...me and robert, YOU and YOUR WIFE Katie and your son Donovan, Kelli and Jeromy, Kelly and Joey, Erica and Travis and Craig and Julie!! I miss you SO much. I got a tattoo on my ankle in memory of you with katie, your mom, sandra, and trish! Everytime someone ask what it is..I tell them that it's for Courtney...it's a cross on my ankle so you can walk with me every day! Kelli said it was trashy...you can appreciate that! ha ha! But I love it just as much as I love you! Katie is doing her best Courtney, but she's got alot of people against her right now. Kelli and I stand by her 100% and try to help her along the way. I have no idea how she does it! Donovan talks about you ALL the time...it seems like everytime I am around him, he is gonna mention your name! it's always "my daddy this and my daddy that". One night, I was fixing him some juice..he was talking to himself and I looked over and he was holding out his shirt and said "goodnight daddy" It was ALL I could do to hold it in. He told me that you were in his tummy! How sweet. I love that little boy! OK, well I must go now Ray, I love you and you are forever in our hearts! "LINCOLN BRAVO"

Lyndsay Barbour Thorne

May 13, 2006

Hey Ray,
Words can not explain how much we miss you. The whole gang talks about old times with you all the time. Katie misses you more than words can say. She needs your guidence. We went to Richmond the other day for one of the nicest ceromonies I have ever seen, honoring you and the other 6 officers that have died in the line of duty last year. Katie and I cried and laughed all the way home remembering all the good times. Donovan is the smartest little thing. I got to babysit him all day the other day, and you know that I spoiled him rotten. I see you in him when he makes all his little faces. You know this is one of the hardest things that we (the clan) has ever delt with. We think about you daily. Katie is a good mom to Donovan. I feel so bad for her, having to deal with so much drama everyday. Courtney, be with her. You have no idea what she thinks and feels everyday. You will always be apart of her. I promised you that I would look after her and Don-Man, and I will always honor that. I always remind her of what you would want her to do. I stick up for her, and always will no matter what. I know what you would want. I found this cool little web site trying to find info on the D.C trip for this weekend. I don't think Katie knows about this web site, so I'll be sure to let her know, so she can talk to you daily. I think she would love that. I miss you Ray and you hold a special place in me and Jeromy's heart. I think about you daily. Be with all of us. You'll be my friend forever! Snarf,Snarf!
Kell's

Kelli Oakes Clay
Friend

May 13, 2006

courtney, I'm so used to calling you for advice, i miss you so much!I had some ribbons made in your memory and gave them to some family and friends. I hope they liked them, i've also went to your site to vist you but i haven't been able to bring myself to get out and speak to you ,it feels
as if you are still HERE.love you always

leslie
friend

May 11, 2006

hey buddy,
i've been thinking about you a lot lately,missing you,wanting to see you and talk to you.taela talks about you a lot,but i guess you know that.stopped by the other day.taela left you a little something.you won't ever be forgotten!love always,tabatha

tabatha

May 9, 2006

well i just got some bad news...a boy me & my girl use to hang out w/ back in high school just DIED!!! crazy right? they think he overdosed...she called me to tell me about u ( i was woke up in the middle of the nite to hear the terrible news) so when i called her( who was also woke up to hear the bad news) to tell her about him she said we gotta quit calling each other like this, it seems like every year we lose somebody...my reply was i know & it sucks...he was an only child w/ 2 kids himself...i just hope he was right w/ GOD, know what i mean? if he was, welcome him w/ open arms & show him the way which i know u will...the phone call i had to make to her, waking her up & all brings back so many painful memories of when she called me w/ the news of ur death i was in shock at first, it wasn't until i saw ur picture on the news before i came to terms with it...death is a scary thing & everybody deals w/ it in their own way i guess, but at first when she told me i couldn't cry i couldn't believe it i just automatically started talking to her about the times me & u had shared i even went back to bed w/out shedding a tear! but when i got up & watched the afternoon news i LOST it!and now almost 6 mths. later at times i still have a hard time coping...they say time heals all wounds but courtney i'm not so sure & sometimes i get so angry w/ myself b/c i can't make the pain go away i'm tired of hurting, i'm tired of wondering why, i'm tired of the void ur death has left in my heart....i just wanna see ur cute little dimpled face, hear ur voice see YOU driving ur truck... hey remember when u had the 626 & we would ride up on the piles of snow at the mall? that was so silly!:)i just miss u something terrible & if I feel this bad how in the world is ur mom, corey, donovan, bria & the rest of ur family hanging in there? GOD is there ROCK i'm sure but still it has to be hard...okay i'm gonna go now...I LOVED YOU SOOOO MUCH!

me

May 7, 2006

GO EASY BRO SECOND TO NONE

officer crews

May 6, 2006

hey...i had u on my mind & thought i would drop u a few lines...well i seem 2 be doing better, although yesterday was a testy day for me i had u on my mind...i thought about ur mom...donovan...and other things concerning u...but i'm doing better today...i just wonder why u? so young & full of life...not a mean bone in ur body...but they tell me HE only takes the best...so i hear her & an old girl r hanging out now?!? can u believe that? i can't!whatever makes 'em happy right...it's almost been 6 mths. that's crazy...the memories i have of u still seem so real, like it was just yesterday ( i hope it will always be that way) we were kickin' it...i just don't understand...guess i never will...well i bought some little butterflies for ur grave, maybe i can get 'em up there sometime soon...some of the other stuff that i had brought up there is now gone i wonder where it is? maybe ur mom has it? i don't know but anyways there's so much i wanna ask u but i can't do it here b/c i may affend somebody but when i ask u out loud i don't get a response so i don't guess it would do any good to ask here anyway, right...hey whatever happened to lee (from spencer's)? i hope derrick, dj & tuggy are doing ok...well i better go... i miss u soooo much words can't even begin to describe it...will the emptiness ever go away? i love u truly, madly, deeply...

me

May 6, 2006

hey there...i just wanted 2 drop u a line or 2...well i miss u something terrible but i been praying & it's working! however i don't think the pain will ever fully go away...but i have come 2 realize that there is life after death & that GOD will get u thru anything if u will allow him 2...well mother's day is coming & i know it will be really hard 4 ur mom so watch over her & remind her that near or far u will ALWAYS be w/ her in mind, heart & soul...i hope donovan's doing ok his b-day is just around the corner, can u believe that? i remember the 1st time i laid eyes on him "lil Katie" he was so pretty w/ a head full of hair...now he'll be grown b4 u know it...well i better go...until next time...i send all my love 2 u above..

me

April 26, 2006

What's up brother, I really miss you and your funny jokes that you use to crack. I'm still trying to get over your death Courtney. As tough as I am, it is still so hard, but I know I will soon see you in the place of joy and excitement. Just drop in on me sometimes while I'm working these streets to give me some advice. Donovan is going to be a strong, outgoing, and smart like you were. You always told me " Live today like there isn't a tommorrow" and that is just what I'm doing a 100% everyday. Thanks for everything that you have done for me as a friend and brother.
Mike Osei
Former friend, academy mate,
brother, and partner

Officer Mike Osei
Altavista PD

April 25, 2006

Hey there...Courtney I miss you so much! I didn't realize it was going to be this hard, I promise you I didn't. But my faith in the Lord lets me know everything will be alright. U know whats so funny, I seen your jeep and started to blow the horn like I always did, and I pulled up and seen Katie. Its so hard to understand death, well at least it is for me. Damian and Danielle is coming home soon and I'm going to take them to your grave site. They haven't seen it yet. I know its going to be very hard for them , they looked up to you just like I did. But they know that God needed you and that your work here is done. You know, at times at these you have to have a strong belief that God doesn't make mistakes and doesn't put more on us than we can bear. Katie is a strong woman as well as your mother, I know you are proud of both of them just keep them close ...I know you will. I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU!

U kno who

April 25, 2006

hey man just wanted to say hi.. I was going to stop by the grave and speak but I feel you hear me better here for some reason and plus I hate graves. As you can see I still need a job so come on and help me with all the connections you always have. Well, I haven't been to much looking yet, I just hope my dad will hurry up and get better and come home. It has been so hard the past couple of weeks, its expensive and I hate being there knowing if the doctors can't do but so much I know I can't. well, I'm going for now but help me with a job that I will like!!!

crystal

April 24, 2006

well it was the 1st easter w/o u...i know that was really hard for everybody especially donovan...i think of u EVERYDAY & i pray for Jesus 2 take the pain away...i loved u dearly & sometimes i wonder if i will EVER get over this...until next time...hugs & kisses...

me

April 18, 2006

hey i'm glad they honored u at the p.d. last nite...i wish i would've known so i coulda been there...but ur memory lives in my heart EVERYDAY! w/ all my love...

me

April 7, 2006

I know you seen where your picture was put up at the police department tonight. I went in there thinking it wasn't going to be many people there but I was fooled!!! It felt like we were back at the funeral all over again. Courtney, I miss you soooo much and I know if I feel this bad Corey and your mama feel 100% worse than me. I could tell zeke didn't want to be there either tonight, it was very nice they did that in memory of you and the two other officers as well and they think very highly of you at the department, you always had that impact on people even if you were faking!!! I know that wasn't often was it!!! You and Corey kill me being so good at being fake(ha!ha!) no really you two are such wonderful men!!! I love you

Crystal

April 6, 2006

hey i just wanted 2 share something w/ u someone told me... when a clock reads 11:11 there's an angel nearby & u died on 11/11...just something i thought about when i heard this...

me

April 6, 2006

hey, i just wanted to let u know that i miss u soooo much & i think about u EVERYDAY! see u in my dreams...with all my love...

me

April 5, 2006

hey courtney, just wanted to say hey and tell you again we love and miss you more and more everyday. You know I need a job right now and you always had the hook-ups so please help me find a job!!! I know I can count on you b/c you always came through with your promises!!! love ya, talk to ya later

your sister-in-law

April 4, 2006

I have not wrote in a while... been working alot... but u r on my mind daily...love always!

me

March 28, 2006

Courtney...I met you and Katie @ DCC and although you always gave me a hard time...it was only for fun. I know that you will be greatly missed by your family and friends but God knew what was best. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Continue to watch over your family from above and we'll see you again!

Kristy
Halifax ENT

March 27, 2006

just wanted to say we love you man!!!! You know your mom has been going through a lot this past week so please help her stay strong, well between the lord and yourself I have faith!!! WE MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY!!!

crystal, your wonderful sister-in-law

March 16, 2006

Courtney I miss you so much...I never knew that this pain would last forever. I came to see your grave site and its one of the nicest ones I ever seen...but you deserve the best. I know you are doing well in heaven...I have a strong belief that you are an Angel because how could you not be. I miss you more than words could tell, please watch over me and I'm going to keep you close in my heart. I seen Katie the other day and in her I can still see you, I still remember seeming you guys at a softball game or I still remember your wedding and how happy you were then a flashback comes to my head of your funeral and it just doesn't seem right...it doesn't make sense, why you Courtney...but i keep my faith in God and I know he doesn't make mistakes and I know he has a plan. Love you very much always and forever!!

U kno who...me again!

March 16, 2006

Courtney it has been months since your passing and honestly theres not a day that doesn't go buy that I don't think about you. You will always have a special place in my heart and family. My brother came home on the 26th of Feb it really is good to have him back.We talk about you sometime,if I never got the chance to say thank you for being there for him through the bad times then I will truly say to you now THANK YOU !!!P.S. I pray I see you on the other side.

Charmaine

March 11, 2006